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The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is the expert energy policy adviser to Australian governments. We make and revise the energy rules and provide advice.

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Our strategic direction

The AEMC has released a 3 year strategic plan which outlines how we will adapt our organisation to meet the opportunities & challenges of the energy transition.

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Smart solar reforms will inject more clean energy into the grid

We have finalised reforms designed to get more small-scale solar into the grid and support the growth of batteries and electric vehicles

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Post 2025 electricity market design project

The Energy Security Board, in collaboration with the market bodies is making the national electricity market fit-for-purpose.

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Australian Energy Market Commission

The rule maker for Australian electricity and gas markets. We make and amend the National Electricity Rules, National Gas Rules and National Energy Retail Rules. We also provide market development advice to governments.

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23 June 2022

Extension for operational security mechanism rule change

The AEMC will deliver a draft determination for the Operational security mechanism rule change by 25 August 2022.

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ERC0290 Operational security mechanism

23 June 2022

Gas pipeline register update notice for all states

If you are the owner and/or operator of a distribution and or transmission pipeline in a state which has ...

23 June 2022

Further opportunity to lodge a claim with the AEMC

The AEMC has today advised there is a further and final opportunity for eligible participants to put in a claim ...

20 June 2022

Three days left to claim: what you need to know

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has today reminded participants who incurred costs due to the application of the administered ...

16 June 2022

New rule aims to protect customers experiencing family violence

New protections and assistance for energy customers affected by family violence are proposed in a draft determination released for comment ...

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RRC0042 Protecting customers affected by family violence

16 June 2022

Media statement

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) acknowledges the decision by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to suspend the spot ...

Data and Digital Explainers

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25 November 2021

Infographic | Residential Electricity Price Trends Report 2021

The biggest driver of price falls in the next three years will be new and cheaper electricity generation like wind ...

25 November 2021

Data Portal | Residential electricity price trends 2021

View interactive charts, tables and data from the 2021 Residential electricity price trends review.

26 June 2022

Infographic | Residential electricity price trends around the nation 2021

A new, fully web-published version of the National Electricity Rules is now available, providing a smarter, faster way to use ...

23 September 2021

Microsite | Our strategic direction

The AEMC has released a 3 year strategic plan which outlines how we will adapt our organisation to meet the opportunities & ...

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26 June 2022

National Electricity Rules - latest version

26 June 2022

National Gas Rules - latest version

26 June 2022

National Energy Retail Rules - latest version

26 June 2022

National Electricity Rules (Northern Territory) - latest version

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